The marriage certificate is a legal document evidencing marriage that has taken place between a bride and a groom. A marriage certificate can prove to be useful while applying for many other government documents after marriage like PAN, Passport, and Visa. In this article, we look at the procedure for a marriage certificate in Delhi and the documents required and charges.

• The Groom must be 21 years of age
• The Bride must be 18 years of age
• Documents as listed below
• Affidavits
• Two witnesses (Three in case of marriage through the Special Marriage Act)

If Aadhaar card or acknowledgement receipt is unavailable for any of the Bride, Groom or witness, the marriage certificate application may not be accepted. So it is advisable to apply for the Aadhaar card before Marriage registration.

The couple would need the following documents to obtain a marriage certificate in Delhi.

• Identity proof – Bride and Groom
  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Ration Card with Photograph
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Any other Government Recognized Document
• Date of Birth Proof – Bride and Groom
  • Aadhaar Card (Verified DOB)
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Nursing home / Hospital Report
  • SSC from the recognized board by Government of India
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate from School signed by Principal on School Letter Head
  • CMO / Doctor Report
• Address Proof Before Marriage – Bride and Groom
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • Driving License
  • Passport
  • Ration Card
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Gas Bill
  • Telephone Bill
  • Rent Agreement
  • Bank Passbook
  • Any other government-issued document
• Address Proof After Marriage – Bride and Groom
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • Driving License
  • Passport
  • Ration Card
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Gas Bill
  • Telephone Bill
  • Rent Agreement
  • Bank Passbook
  • Any other government-issued document
• Identity Proof of Witness
  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Ration Card with Photograph
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Any other Government recognized document
• Permanent Resident Proof of Witness
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • Driving License
  • Passport
  • Ration Card
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Gas Bill
  • Telephone Bill
  • Rent Agreement
  • Bank Passbook
  • Any other government-issued document

In addition to the above documents, an affidavit must be executed by the Bride and Groom in the following format.